Steve's 97-year-old mother-in-law fell down the stairs at his house, and she said she could not get up.She also complained of chest pains and shortness of breath and asked Steve to call an ambulance because she thought she was having a heart attack.Steve assumed his mother-in-law was being overly dramatic and ignored her.When he went to check on her several hours later, she was dead.Steve could conceivably be prosecuted for his failure to act.

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Steve had a legal duty to act because of his relationship to the victim and the circumstances (her being in his house and in distress). His failure to seek medical help when she was in obvious need could lead to charges such as manslaughter due to negligence.

Steve's 97-Year-Old Mother-In-Law Fell Down the Stairs at His House